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Stringy moss
Leptodictyum riparium (Hedw.) Warnst.
3–10 cm
Height in the aquarium
low to high
Light
low
CO₂ needs
10–22 °C
Ideal temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- on hardscape
- Propagation
- separating offshoots
- Uses
- spawning site, nano tank
- Grows emersed
- yes
In the wild
Overview
This widespread aquatic moss forms shoots with flattened foliage that can grow fairly horizontal when the light allows. Its look depends a great deal on conditions. It is often called “Stringy Moss”, but the strictly upright moss sold under that name may belong to Drepanocladus aduncus.
- Scientific name
- Leptodictyum riparium (Hedw.) Warnst.
- Classification
- Hypnales › Amblystegiaceae
- IUCN Red List
- Not evaluated (NE)
Natural habitat
North Africa, Europe, North Asia, West Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia, Oceania, North America, Central America, Caribbean, tropical South America, southern South America
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
- Countries where it is observed
Mosses are not in the Kew checklist of vascular plants: countries where GBIF has at least two observations on the native continents given by Flowgrow, unless a source is cited.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
It suits cool tanks as well as moderately warm tropical aquariums. Tie the tufts to wood or stone, then divide them to extend the planting. Do not promise an upright habit from the trade name alone: the same moss changes shape with the light, and several related species are confused in the trade.